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Jess Weatherbed

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    Google offers app developers alternative payment options for the UK.

    After an investigation by the UK’s competition watchdog (the CMA), Google has proposed changes to UK app payments.

    Similar to tweaks made in other markets, developers will be able to choose not to use Google Play’s billing system in exchange for 3 percent reduced service fees. The CMA will decide whether to approve the changes based on public feedback.

    An update on Google Play billing in the UK

    [Google]

    Tesla’s latest US price cuts bring the Model 3 below $40,000Tesla’s latest US price cuts bring the Model 3 below $40,000
    Twitter made it easier to harass transgender usersTwitter made it easier to harass transgender users
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    Lightroom finally gets AI-based noise reduction.

    A new AI-powered Lightroom tool introduces automated denoising that instantly removes static-like grain on images taken in low light.

    One-click noise removal is something that competitors like TopazLabs and DxO have offered for a while now. It seems a lot of recent updates for Creative Cloud applications focus on automating professional processes as Adobe races to remain competitive with smaller, nimbler apps.

    Two versions of the same image stacked. The top image is clear, while the lower image contains a lot of fuzzy background noise.
    Lightroom’s new Denoise feature uses AI to quickly clean up and repair images with grainy background noise.
    Image: Adobe
    Adobe Lightroom’s latest AI-powered feature is chin-scratchingly specificAdobe Lightroom’s latest AI-powered feature is chin-scratchingly specific
    WhatsApp, Signal, and other encrypted messaging apps urge UK to rethink ‘flawed’ legislationWhatsApp, Signal, and other encrypted messaging apps urge UK to rethink ‘flawed’ legislation
    AT&T launches medical radar device that monitors older adults through wallsAT&T launches medical radar device that monitors older adults through walls
    Parler goes offline after being sold to a new ownerParler goes offline after being sold to a new owner
    Twitter Blue’s new 10,000 character limit turns tweets into essaysTwitter Blue’s new 10,000 character limit turns tweets into essays
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